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Monte-Carlo modelling of multi-conjugate adaptive optics performance on the European Extremely Large Telescope
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The performance of a wide-field adaptive optics system depends on input design parameters. Here we investigate the performance of a multi-conjugate adaptive optics system design for the European Extremely Large Telescope, using an end-to-end Monte-Carlo adaptive optics simulation tool, DASP. We consider parameters such as the number of laser guide stars, sodium layer depth, wavefront sensor pixel scale, number of deformable mirrors, mirror conjugation and actuator pitch. We provide potential areas where costs savings can be made, and investigate trade-offs between performance and cost. We conclude that a 6 laser guide star system using 3 DMs seems to be a sweet spot for performance and cost compromise.<br />Comment: Accepted for publication in MNRAS
- Subjects :
- Astrophysics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.1508.02750
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stv1875